The Desert Speaks"Exploring Arizona's Big Empty"
It's big, it's empty and it's in a relatively unexplored area of northwestern Arizona. Known affectionately as the "Arizona Strip," this topographically rough area is free of paved roads and other amenities, but has a rich geological and natural history. Host David Yetman, ecologist Yar Petryszyn and archeologist Jock Favour trek through the "Big Empty" to examine evidence of early settlements, investigate high desert plants and learn about a project helping to increase the population of a rare and magnificent creature. D

7:30 am

Ciao Italia"White Asparagus/Asparagi Bianchi"
Mary Ann takes a good, long look at this elegant white vegetable before creating a spring-fresh Cream of Asparagus Soup, a crisp White Asparagus Salad, and an Italian favorite, Asparagus, Bassano del Grappo-style, topped with a rich, buttery egg sauce. One look at this snow-white gift from the garden and you'll be green with envy. D

8:00 am

Taste of History"The Washingtons at Mount Vernon, Part 2"
Meet "Martha Washington" as she brings her years with George to life. Always a gracious hostess, "Martha" invites Chef Walter to tea. We also see the Washingtons' personal china and silverware from Mount Vernon. D

8:30 am

Simply Ming"Andre Chiang & Cooking with Our Senses"
We have all heard the saying " you eat with your eyes" - well on this week's episode of SIMPLY MING, Michelin Star Chef Andre Chiang of Singapore's famous Restaurant Andre, shows us what this really means. Shopping at one of the city's well-known wet markets, Ming and Andre find inspiration in pristine, fresh ingredients that they use to create two memorable culinary creations. D

9:00 am

Christina"Trick Or Treat"
It's that time of year when the air is crisp and little goblins and grown up ghosts want to indulge their sweet tooth. In this class, we'll discover ways to trick your own little monsters into treating themselves to healthy sweets, from chocolate to candied apples.with a little fun magic as well!. D

9:30 am

Martha Stewart's Cooking School"Butchering"
Fifth-generation New York City butcher Evan Lobel joins Martha for a master class on meat. Together, they teach viewers how to choose and cook the best cuts of meat, from tender to lean. Not only will this episode make you a better cook, but it will save you money as well. D

10:00 am

Austin City Limits"The Shins/Dr. Dog"
This show highlights two alternative rock groups. The Shins play from their latest recording Port of Morrow while Dr. Dog performs selections from Be the Void.G

11:00 am

Sesame Street"The Furry Four"
Telly, Abby, and Elmo are reading Telly's favorite comic book "The Furry Four!" They decide to pretend to be the Furry Four and quickly change into their furry, super costumes. Elmo is the Furry Flash, Abby is the Furry Tornado, and Telly is Mr. Furry! But that only makes three. They need one more member to be Furry Muscles so they can become "The Furry Four. D

12:00 pm

Dinosaur Train"Junior Conductor Jamboree/Troodon Train Day"
Junior Conductor Jamboree - Our kids ride the Dinosaur Train from one end of the line to the other, through all three Time Periods -- from the Cretaceous, through the Jurassic, to the Triassic. All along the way, they pick up friends who join them for a Junior Conductor Jamboree! Troodon Train Day - The Pteranodon family rides to Troodon Town to celebrate Troodon Train Day, where the main event is a concert by King Cryolophosaurus, giving his first performance in years! When King comes down with some last-minute jitters, Buddy and Tiny help him overcome his stage fright and he sings a medley of his hits, including the Dinosaur Train theme song!. D

12:30 pm

Super Why!"The Ghost Who Was Afraid of Halloween"
It's Halloween in Storybrook Village and Pig is so frightened, he won't go Trick or Treating with his friends! The Super Readers pay a storybook visit to Little Ghost, who's a bit of a scaredy cat himself, to teach him there's more to Halloween than meets the eye!. D

1:00 pm

Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!"Digging The Deep/Puddle Puzzle"
Digging The Deep - Nick and Sally are exploring how deep they can dig in the sandbox. The Cat arrives to whisk them away to the deepest place he knows - the bottom of the Swirly Whirly Ocean! They meet up with Aurilia the Angler fish who guides them to the very bottom of the ocean floor. Now that they've gone as deep as deep can be, it's off to find the next adventure! Puddle Puzzle - Nick and Sally are excited to jump in the giant puddle in their backyard - but it's gone! Where did it go? With the help of Cat's Seussian camera, they see that the puddle has turned into water vapour. D

1:30 pm

Wild Kratts"Secrets of the Spider's Web"
When the creature adventuring Kratt Brothers take a nasty tumble, the Wild Kratts sets off on a mission to find and recreate one of the greatest of all biotech engineering secrets. Spider silk. D

2:00 pm

Sara's Weeknight Meals"Two for One"
To truly save time in the kitchen, Sara's got a simple solution: cook once, eat two completely different meals. Her Grilled Lamb Chop with Steak Butter is fantastic on its own, but it makes a second meal special when the lamb is ground into Herbed Lamb and Feta Burgers. Peruvian Baked Chicken Thighs are going to be a hit with your family. D

2:30 pm

Rick Steves' Europe"Greece's Peloponnese"
On the Peloponnese Peninsula, Rick visits the old port town of Nafplio, time-trips through the ruins of Olympia, and takes center stage at the preserved theater at Epidauros.G

My Hero"Nothing to Hide"
When the Mona Lisa is discovered in the Sundays' flat, George is arrested. A plan is hatched to steal the painting back and replace it with a fake.G

5:29 pm

Are You Being Served?"Is It Catching"
Mr. Humphries falls victim to an obscure tropical disease, leading to the enforced isolation of the entire department.G

6:00 pm

As Time Goes By"What Now?"
With Judith and Alistair away on their honeymoon, the house seems empty. Jean considers asking Sandy to take over as office manager when Harry reappears.G

6:30 pm

Ladies of Letters
Vera battles with builders. Irene is being romanced. Feeling neglected and a tad jealous, Vera nonetheless agrees to invite Irene and her friend to lunch.G

7:00 pm

The Red Green Show"The Fishing Derby"
When nobody catches any fish during the contest, the men have Possum Lake tested for contaminants with a surprising result. Red visits Harold at his new job in the city.G

The Thin Blue Line"Court in the Act"
Grim and Foyle frame a drug dealer by planting evidence at the scene and Goody, having found the "evidence," is trained by Fowler to handle the pressure of testifying.G

8:30 pm

Outnumbered
The Brockman Family must face some tough decisions about work, video games, and who to take to a family funeral. The vicar probably wishes they would all stay away.G

9:00 pm

My Family"The Heart of Christmas - Part 1"
Susan announces there will be no tree, no decorations and no family at the Harper House for Christmas, and she whisks Ben to a relaxing retreat in the country. But surprises and Harper family mishaps stir up Susan's quiet family Christmas. Part 1 of 2G

9:30 pm

My Hero"Nothing to Hide"
When the Mona Lisa is discovered in the Sundays' flat, George is arrested. A plan is hatched to steal the painting back and replace it with a fake.G

9:59 pm

Are You Being Served?"Is It Catching"
Mr. Humphries falls victim to an obscure tropical disease, leading to the enforced isolation of the entire department.G

10:30 pm

As Time Goes By"What Now?"
With Judith and Alistair away on their honeymoon, the house seems empty. Jean considers asking Sandy to take over as office manager when Harry reappears.G

11:00 pm

Ladies of Letters
Vera battles with builders. Irene is being romanced. Feeling neglected and a tad jealous, Vera nonetheless agrees to invite Irene and her friend to lunch.G

11:30 pm

The Red Green Show"The Fishing Derby"
When nobody catches any fish during the contest, the men have Possum Lake tested for contaminants with a surprising result. Red visits Harold at his new job in the city.G